05/09/2026
Happy World Migratory Bird Day! 🐦
Today we welcomed Class 52 of the to Mitchell Lake for a birding field trip led by 's very own Patsy Inglet, Tom Inglet, and Sherie Gee: expert birders, wonderful teachers, and some of our favorite people to learn from!
From binocular basics to field marks, behavior, and how to start making sense of what you’re looking at, Patsy, Tom, and Sherrie have a way of making birding feel both approachable and exciting. One of our favorite things they always remind people is that if you like looking at birds, you’re already a birder, bringing more people into the fold and ensuring it's a hobby that's accessible and *fun*.
And that sort of sentiment is exactly what is at the heart of, and what we should keep in mind for, World Migratory Bird Day. Birds need people who notice them, ask questions about them, get excited about them, and care enough to protect the places they rely on during migration. And opportunities like these are a perfect way to encourage that. Every question, shared sighting, and “wait, look over there!” moment helps inspire the next generation of birders, naturalists, and conservationists.
We always love having the newest Alamo Area Master Naturalist class visit Mitchell Lake, and we’re grateful for the many ways AAMN volunteers continue to learn, teach, serve, and help care for birds and their habitats across our community 💜
